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A great source of data on bike tires is [0], which has been doing systematic tests on a dedicated test rig for many years and appears to be independent of any t
by japanuspus 5y ago
A great source of data on bike tires is [0], which has been doing systematic tests on a dedicated test rig for many years and appears to be independent of any tire manufacturer.
After finding this site a few years back, I bought a high-pressure floor pump and Schwalbe Marathon tires for all the commuter bicycles in the family. Haven't seen a flat tire since, even though we have four bikes on the road almost every day.
[0]: https://www.bicyclerollingresistance.com/the-test https://www.bicyclerollingresistance.com/the-test
- oliwarner 5y agoThey're great tyres for commuting but they're so heavy. When you swap back to regular or race tyres your bike weighs half as much. Again, I'm not saying they're good tyres, but perhaps best if you have a spare wheelset so you can keep a "fun" set for the weekend.
- alanfranz 5y agoI love Marathon Supreme tires. They're lighter but I haven't seen a puncture on them; on the other side I experienced breaks in their sides (probably because of clipping a sidewalk or other object) twice. I usually ride 32mm or 35mm. You can reach a decent pressure and still ride comfortably.